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Project Engineer

Essity
Menasha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026
Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About The Role

Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene is currently seeking a Project Engineer for our paper mill in Menasha, WI. In this role, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager and take ownership of a wide variety of capital projects across the facility. This role requires a strong presence on the floor. We are looking for a motivated individual who can go out and investigate issues, talk directly with the people running the machines, and gather the data needed to make their projects successful.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

  • Lead and manage capital projects from justification and capital requests to final execution.
  • Handle a diverse project scope ranging from small safety improvements to large machine rebuilds and new equipment installations.
  • Step up to manage large breakdown repairs when they occur to keep the mill running safely and efficiently.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within the confirmed Capex financial plan.
  • Provide practical mechanical engineering support to Operations Engineers to help solve reoccurring issues.
  • Act as a role model for safety while ensuring all health, fire prevention, and environmental regulations are strictly followed.
  • Meet or exceed our Hygiene Manufacturing Excellence project requirements.
  • Define standards for new projects including product specifications, validation routines, and standard operating procedures
  • Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for specific specialized manufacturing programs across the facility.

Who You Are

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred, but we will consider significant project management experience in its place.
  • At least seven years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.
  • A minimum of five years of direct project management experience specifically within a manufacturing environment, including managing large capital projects.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to effectively manage projects and work with various teams.
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing or World Class Manufacturing principles is a plus.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation:

Competitive annual salary annual incentive bonus benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

  • United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
  • Wellness program provided through Rally
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • PTO offering with Paid Holidays
  • Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Application End Date:

Job Requisition ID:

Essity260450

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